1999 Lincoln Continental vs. 2002 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2002 Toyota Allion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Allion. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 610 kg more than 2002 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Allion. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Continental | 2002 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Allion |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
